Prevention Specialist

Bay-Mills-Indian-Community; Brimley (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Mills Indian Community is seeking a Prevention Specialist to support community-based substance use prevention services, capacity building, and case management for Behavioral Health clients, including adolescents and young adults up to age 24. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, outreach, training, and linking clients to providers within a culturally informed framework.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong computer skills, and the ability to travel as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Substance Abuse, Sociology, Counseling or related field.
• Experience with substance abuse clients preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources, substance abuse assessment, treatment, recovery, and mental health services.
• Strong computer skills and ability to write reports.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Pre-employment drug test, background check, and random drug testing.
• Criminal background clearance and insurability to drive company vehicles.
• Ability to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee grant activities, data analysis, meetings, and reporting.
• Develop and implement strategic plan for addressing substance use and prevention.
• Provide case management and link clients to providers.
• Coordinate public awareness education events and trainings.
• Provide transportation and support for clients and community.
• Ensure clients understand their rights and confidentiality per 42 CFR part 2.
• Document accurately with agency guidelines.
• Organize group services and assist policy changes for continuum of care.
• Support ongoing policy improvements related to substance abuse services.

Skills

Computer skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Substance Abuse, Sociology, Counseling

Job description

• Location 12455 W. Lakeshore Dr.,Brimley, MI, 49715-9319,United States
• Base Pay $56,596.00 / Year
• Employee Type Regular Full Time

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Prevention Specialist will support capacity building and delivery of community-based substance use prevention services and intervention that strengthen protective factors, reduce risk factors, build resilience and reduce risks of suicide/suicidal behaviors. T his position is responsible for meeting workplan goals [AK1] , grant reports, providingoutreachand preventionservices in the community and providing case management services to Behavioral Health Clients.Target population willbeworking with adolescents and adults up to age 24, with substance use disordersand/or cooccurring disorders. Responsibilities may include assessing patients' safety, developing public awareness activities, providing transportationand coordinating training and/or culturalevents.The Prevention Specialist will berequiredtoprovidecrisisinterventionservicestopatientswhoareadangerto themselvesorothers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manageandoversee grant activities andobjectives.This includes: all data analysis, required meetings, quarterly and annual reporting necessary for grant requirements.

2. Developmentandimplementationofastrategicplanforaddressing substance use and prevention .

3. Providecase management servicestothoseclientsmeetingcriteriaforBehavioral Health services. Link and coordinate all clients to appropriate providers and/or other agencies as needed.

4. Participateinthepreparationofpublicawareness and education event. Coordinate trainings.

5. Provide support,education,andtransportation for clients and community.

6. Informclientsoftheirrightsandensurethatclients understand.

7. AdheretotheFederalRegisterofDepartmentofHealthandHumanServices42CFR part 2, the confidentiality ofalcoholand drug abuse patientrecords.

8. Work with primary providers to complete accurateandtimelydocumentationinchartperagency guidelines.

9. Organizeand/orassistinprovidinggroup services.

10. A ssist with policy and procedure changes as needed for continuum of care related to substance abuse service s.

11. Provide monthly education/activities focusing on substance use and suicide prevention based off community needs assessment.

12. Assistclientsinsupportiveprograms and otherresources thatmaybenefitandenhance theirlifeinthecommunity.

13. Ot her duties may be assigned within the scope and complexity of this position's essential functions .

14. Must attend any and all mandatory trainings designated by your Department Director and/or Health Director.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeisregularlyrequiredtosit,stand, and walk. The employee must occasionally bend, reach, squat, or stoop to access objects withliftingand/ormovingupto10pounds.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Social Work, Human Services, Substance Abuse, Sociology, Counseling or similar field required.

2. Prior experience working with substance abuse clients preferred.

3. Working knowledge of community resources, substance abuse assessment, treatment, recovery, andmentalhealthservices required.

4. Must have good computer skills and the ability to write reports.

5. Must be able to work independently, organize multiple tasks, and perform quality work in an efficient manner.

6. A valid driver's license with good driving record required.

7. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check as a condition of employment. Candidates are subject to random drug testing as a condition of continued employment.

8. Must complete a criminal, central registry, fingerprinting, and driver's license background clearance. Must be insurable to drive company vehicles.

9. Must be able to travel, when required.

10. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each function listed under the essential functions and physical demands categories ofthispositiondescription.

Summary

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an employment agreement or contract, nor is it an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Bay Mills reserves the right to change, add, or reassign job duties or combine positions, or portions thereof, at any time.

It is the policy of BAY Mills Indian Community to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable tribal, federal or state law. However, BMIC may grant first consideration for employment to Indians in accordance with the spirit of the Indian Preference Act, PL 88-352-Sec. 707 (1) July 2, 1972.